the story of miso

Miso is a cocker-poodle. I don't know Miso very well. But I do know poodles are hypoallergenic, and I also know that they're one of the lovingest pups on the planet, so Miso is already a catch in my book.

I tried a new technique for the nose, and I'm very happy with the look.

What a sweet pup. Now, I am fond of this dog I don't know, but I have to make an example of his owner because I love my patrons and these portraits are expensive - I want you to get every penny of likeness of your pet. The picture above is challenging to make a portrait out of - the black haired dog is backlit, and he's blocked by a similarly-colored couch. I had to give my best guess at the right ear, and the mouth (your dog's smile that you love), is hard to see. The more likeness your picture has to the pet you love, the better my interpretation will be.

Here's a good example of a pet picture for my portraits:

This is Tilly! I love this picture for a few reasons: she is brightly lit - I see all of her curves and muscles, her color is rich, and that smile looks so natural - one that her owner probably recognizes very well :).

But I don't want Miso's owner to feel bad. That picture isn't bad. I'm just obsessed with making sure it's just right! :) Merry Christmas, Miso!